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by Roush428r
Wed May 18, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Do misprints on a knife add rarity or value???
Replies: 9
Views: 2700

Re: Do misprints on a knife add rarity or value???

Errors or mistakes generally will only add to value if a rare or valuable article is involved in the first place. The most important thing to remember is that a mistake is just that...a mistake or error. Production errors are generally considered to be flaws and only increase in value if there's a l...
by Roush428r
Thu May 12, 2011 4:54 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: 18c or early 19c knife...
Replies: 24
Views: 4284

Re: 18c or early 19c knife...

One reason that some of the comments may have been made is that the first eBay seller referenced is well known for selling stories that often have little to do with the actual object he's selling. He has a long history of very broad definitions for words like "indian, trade, bowie, old, civil w...
by Roush428r
Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:03 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: History of Chicago Cutlery pocket knives
Replies: 15
Views: 13050

Re: History of Chicago Cutlery pocket knives

As luck would have it, I bought a collection of a 100 or so knives from the 1980's today and there was a P7 in the original box. It's a Medallion series with brushed nickel silver bolsters and great looking wood. The guy had the knives separated into boxes with the prices he was asking. That knife w...
by Roush428r
Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:56 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: What's your current collective poison?
Replies: 42
Views: 1540

Re: What's your current collective poison?

I'm pretty selective...if it's got a blade, is well-made, and looks nice, then it seems I just gotta have it. ::dang:: I know...I've got a problem. I even designed my own 12-step program, although it's now at many thousands of steps. Early on I figured if I just bought a dozen knives, I'd surely fin...
by Roush428r
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:56 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: History of Chicago Cutlery pocket knives
Replies: 15
Views: 13050

Re: History of Chicago Cutlery pocket knives

knifeaholic wrote:There is a 1987 Chicago Cutlery catalog on the bay right now, not my auction and not bidding on it.
...or someone could just ask me for a copy as I have an extra.
by Roush428r
Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: Unmark fixed blade ???
Replies: 11
Views: 2137

Re: Unmark fixed blade ???

I've had the same knife with various markings and unmarked as well. Most of the ones I've had were made in Japan and the most popular marking was Kiffe.
by Roush428r
Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:10 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: History of Chicago Cutlery pocket knives
Replies: 15
Views: 13050

Re: History of Chicago Cutlery pocket knives

There's always a few on eBay, although prices have gotten pretty high.

Just a note on an above reply: Brass bolsters do not necessarily mean a U.S. made version and vice versa. In fact, the only Japanese made versions I've personally owned have all had brass bolsters.
by Roush428r
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:13 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Can anyone ID this pocket knife?
Replies: 10
Views: 661

Re: Can anyone ID this pocket knife?

I have a couple that are very similar and mine are both from Henckels. Actually, I think one or even both are still in their original boxes. I'll have to dig them out and check.
by Roush428r
Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:06 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: I think I have a special knife here! Do I??? Remington R285
Replies: 4
Views: 624

Re: I think I have a special knife here! Do I??? Remington R

Definitely looks like a replaced blade to me.

Is it valuable? Absolutely...your Grandmother gave it to you, and maybe one day you'll be able to pass it on to one of your kids or another family member.
by Roush428r
Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:59 am
Forum: European-made knives
Topic: MOKI - Mother of Pearl - Abalone - Pliant Arrow
Replies: 5
Views: 1921

Re: MOKI - Mother of Pearl - Abalone - Pliant Arrow

I've had one for quite some time now. The craftsmanship is first-rate and they are incredibly SHARP!
by Roush428r
Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Rodgers bone
Replies: 35
Views: 3350

Re: Rodgers bone

Rogers was a company and they made several patterns of jigged bone...probably sawcut too.
by Roush428r
Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Need Help Identifying a vintage single blade pocket knife
Replies: 6
Views: 479

Re: Need Help Identifying a vintage single blade pocket knif

Most of these that I've seen originated in Thailand. Unfortunately, that's about all I have to offer on them.
by Roush428r
Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Could this be an old Joseph Rodgers knife?
Replies: 11
Views: 549

Re: Could this be an old Joseph Rodgers knife?

Iron Hoarder wrote:The copper shackle is also original to the knife as well.
Yep...they were often included on sailor's knives and knives that would likely see use over water.
by Roush428r
Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: National Knife Museum
Replies: 18
Views: 638

Re: National Knife Museum

I have but one complaint about the museum: Personally, think they should have some kind of towel or drool bib dispenser available :wink:

Lots of amazing knives and well worth a visit for anyone who has an interest in knives.
by Roush428r
Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Identification is Appreciated
Replies: 3
Views: 468

Re: Identification is Appreciated

The Carl Wusthof knife likely has celluloid scales as ivory does not shrink. The photos appear to show some slight shrinkage at the bolsters, which is common for celluloid. These scales are often called "French Ivory".
by Roush428r
Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Ebay? Buyer beware............... Ebay Doesn't give a Hoot
Replies: 21
Views: 705

Re: Ebay? Buyer beware............... Ebay Doesn't give a Ho

2: There was absolutely NO recourse for seller's to gain any recourse whatsoever. It was quickly becoming a buyer's only market. They do not treat seller well at all. If you've never sold on ebay you won't understand what I'm talking about. The odds are stacked in favor of the buyer and sellers hav...
by Roush428r
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Fake Case Blue Scroll?
Replies: 2
Views: 1028

Re: Fake Case Blue Scroll?

They are both authentic. In 1976-1977 Case changed the tooling for the 33 pattern from the old style 33 to the new style 033. They did this across the board, the 6233 became the 62033, the 6333 became the 63033, etc. Production of the blue scroll stags spanned this time frame so a few of the 33 pat...
by Roush428r
Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Fake Case Blue Scroll?
Replies: 2
Views: 1028

Fake Case Blue Scroll?

Has anyone seen any fakes from Case's Blue Scroll series? These two examples of the same pattern show some significant differences, including the pattern number itself. One is even substantially larger and heavier. I was under the impression that the Blue Scroll knives were a one-year issue and I wo...
by Roush428r
Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:22 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: My Knife Collection Part #2
Replies: 29
Views: 741

Re: My Knife Collection Part #2

Is that a Helle Jubilleum (Sp?) at the bottom 4th from left. Here's a few of mine: DSCN0665.JPG Roush, in the second/middle picture, the first 3 lines of knives laying verticle, the swingguard in the first row lower left bottom, it is the 4th knife from the end. What brand of knife is that and it's...
by Roush428r
Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:47 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: My Knife Collection Part #2
Replies: 29
Views: 741

Re: My Knife Collection Part #2

Is that a Helle Jubilleum (Sp?) at the bottom 4th from left. Here's a few of mine: DSCN0665.JPG If it is, the blade has been ground down and reprofiled. The pommel looks round instead of diamond shape. Here's mine. Helle1.jpg Helle2.jpg Yep, I didn't realize the photo could be expanded. After doing...
by Roush428r
Fri Jan 21, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: My Knife Collection Part #2
Replies: 29
Views: 741

Re: My Knife Collection Part #2

Is that a Helle Jubilleum (Sp?) at the bottom 4th from left.

Here's a few of mine:
DSCN0665.JPG
by Roush428r
Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: boker ? buck creek ? bear and bull?
Replies: 17
Views: 6855

Re: boker ? buck creek ? bear and bull?

Boker has done lots of contract work over the years and I'm pretty sure they made at least some of the Buck Creek and Bear & Bull knives. Looks like this was a knife made to promote a couple of the brands they made.
by Roush428r
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Rehandled 10 dot?
Replies: 18
Views: 2067

Re: Rehandled 10 dot?

So mismatched stag handles are more the norm rather than the exception. Ditto even more so for bone. This is one of the hardest points to ever get across to collectors. From my perspective matched stag seems to be more of a recent thing, primarily sales hype in the collector market. When knives wer...
by Roush428r
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Isn't this one of the Chinese Case knockoffs?
Replies: 55
Views: 4724

Re: Isn't this one of the Chinese Case knockoffs?

Hopefully, for the buyer's sake, he asks for and receives a refund after returning the knife. Paul This is why I described this as an exercise in futility...folks will form the opinion they want without even reading what I said. The knife has not even been shipped, and will not be until I hear from...
by Roush428r
Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Isn't this one of the Chinese Case knockoffs?
Replies: 55
Views: 4724

Re: Isn't this one of the Chinese Case knockoffs?

It's fairly obvious from most of the responses that this is an exercise in futility for me, as folks who don't know me are going to read into this what they want. I don't want to come across as hostile, but I really don't have the time or inclination to engage in a back in forth with those who have ...

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